Principals After the Fact in Virginia--Some Exceptions to Prosecution
Sep 12, 2011
In Virginia, there are some exceptions for how Accessories after the fact are prosecuted See the Code of Virginia at 18.2-19 which says In the case of every felony, every accessory after the fact shal...
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Principals in the Second Degree in Virginia--Same as the Actual Actor Commiting the Crime
Sep 12, 2011
Virginia treats principals in the second degreethat is a person who conspires before a crime, with the person who commits the crime, exactly the same as the actual person who commits the act. For examp...
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Applicability of the VRLTA and Single Family Homes
Sep 11, 2011
The VRLTA applies to single-family dwellings if the owner owns more than ten dwellings. However, if the owner owns more than four single-family residences or condominium units located within a city or ...
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The VRLTA and Section 8 Housing
Sep 11, 2011
Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8): Landlord-tenant relations in public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers or Section 8 housing, and other federally subsidized housing are regulated b...
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Who Does the VRLTA Cover?
Sep 11, 2011
The VRLTA covers most residential rental agreements. Several types of properties are exempt from the Act, including single-family rental houses where the landlord owns and rents ten or fewer such hous...
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Bringing Suit Against Landlords and Tenants in the District of Columbia
Sep 10, 2011
Only landlords or others who want to evict a tenant or another occupant from their property can sue in Landlord and Tenant Court.
A person or company seeking to evict a tenant or other occupant can fi...
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Tenants Rights When Landlords Home Has Gone to Foreclosure
Sep 10, 2011
90-day pre-eviction notice to tenants whose homes have gone into foreclosure.
The rights of tenants to remain in their homes for the terms of their leases. (However, if the new owner will live in the h...
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When a Virginia Landlord Willfully Fails to Supply Heat, Water, Gas, or Essential Services
Sep 10, 2011
If your landlord willfully or negligently fails to supply heat, running water, hot water, electricity, gas, or other essential service, you must have a lawyer or the court give a written notice to the ...
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Armed Forces Early Termination Provision
Sep 10, 2011
If you are a member of the armed forces of the United States or a member of the Virginia National Guard serving on full-time duty or as a Civil Service Technician, you may be allowed to terminate the r...
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What if Your Landlord Violates the Lease Agreement
Sep 10, 2011
If the landlord does not stick to the terms of the rental agreement or meet the requirements of the Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act (VRLTA) that affect your health or safety, you may serve a w...
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